Jimmy Carter’s example — as a leader, a humanitarian, and a human — can guide us through these unclear times, writes WHO ...

A recently discovered 'hook-headed' creature is brutally killing a nearly endangered species on a picturesque island.

During and after his presidency, President Carter also demonstrated the political and moral leadership of the United States over and over again, and its role in advancing global security, ...

President Carter's legacy in global health, including the eradication of river blindness, malaria, and Guinea-worm disease, ...

Canine hookworms are becoming an increasing threat to pets and people, researchers say, after finding that the parasites have ...

An ecologist shares his passion for parasites. From their vital roles in nature, to strange super powers and extraordinarily complex life cycles, parasites are natural wonders worthy of protection.

There are concerns New World screwworm flies, which can be dangerous to humans, could cross into southern Texas.

Guinea worms are thin, thread-like parasites that can grow up to three feet long within the human body, before emerging through the skin. The Carter Center Humans cannot develop resistance to the ...

stretchy skin -- like that of a pig or human -- significantly lessens the underlying damage that occurs when it's punctured. Pig skin even outperforms synthetic materials that are designed ...

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow (9) sits on the bench between drives in the fourth quarter of the NFL Week 8 game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Philadelphia Eagles at Paycor ...